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Will Fixing Nose Tip Also Narrow Nostril Flare?

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I have a bulbous tip and my nostrils are flared a little more than I would like (especially when I smile). Apart from that, I like my nose. I am considering having tip refinement, but I would also like to have my nostrils narrowed. I consulted a surgeon and he said that I do not need to have alar base reduction. He said that by removing the tip, my nostril width would also decrease. Is this really true? I can't see it myself.

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